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I wish!!! @Tyson4834 No, my marriage is over so me and the kids have left what was the family home. Been a bit of a nightmare but we're officially in. I really would love to move over to the States! I'm hoping it'll happen a few years down the line... would need to find a job etc first. Not sure if the president would want me there to be fair although I don't think the UK counts as a "shithole country" hehe! x

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Sorry to hear about your marriage @MsTipps. I hope it works out for the best for you and the kids. I’m a firm believer in if you want something bad enough you will do whatever it takes to reach it. I guess all of us are in that boat or we wouldn’t have gone to drastic measures to lose some weight. I truly hope you make it over here one day. Who knows, your “Mr. Right” might be over here.

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Sorry all I’ve been on vacation. So I’m down 68 pounds and I’m excited. I would like to lose 7 pounds by the 17th so that I lose 75lbs in 6 months #needtotryhardergoals.
@MsTipps I’m sorry to hear about your marriage but you moving is a great thing for you and your kids. Your journey is more complicated than mine but you’re rising to all the challenges. Stay strong my friend.

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Happy Independence Day to y’all fellow Americans!! I’m weighing in today at 245. That is an amazing 95 pounds down since surgery day! July 10 will be my 6 month mark. I’m hoping I can lose 5 pounds by then but that’s a lot to lose in a short time period. Wish me luck!

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Mid December

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Me Dobbs I would love to,have,your Mr Right here waiting in the US or Canada, but don't please settle for Mr Good Enough, and find someone who will love and cherish you and your children. You deserve the best of everything here on Earth. Your postings have been well thought out, I cherish each one I can reread . Have a peaceful night and wake tomorrow to a beautiful sunny day.😛

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I'm sorry MS TIBBS my phone obviously wants you Remarried as well. I am certain I entered it correctly.😪

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Just back from my 6 month check up. I was 167lb today - that's 78% of my excess weight gone 😁 Thanks to everyone for your kind words. Means a lot x

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@Marc76 that’s awesome that your doctors office does that. I kinda wish I got on that trend a little better.

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50 minutes ago, soccerkaty said:

@Marc76 that’s awesome that your doctors office does that. I kinda wish I got on that trend a little better.

Thank you @soccerkaty but the only reason these pictures are taken is because a nurse from the weight management program I attend forces me lol. I am happy now that she's taken the photos so I'm able to see the progress :)

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Wednesday is here again all, it’s time for weigh in

HW 412
SW 369
TW 255.1

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I have been away for a while but here is some progress that i’ve made....
Hw 368
SW 328
TW 268

I have not lost much weight but i have lost a total of 8 dress sizes so im super happy with that.

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Yesterday was my 6 month surgiversary. I didn’t hit the 100lb mark but I got pretty darn close! I’m down a total of 97 pounds as of today! To say I’m excited with this is an extreme understatement!

HW 370

SW 340

CW 243

The big dude in the picture was me in 2007 😳 (weight unknown and didn’t really care at that point in time)

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I’m one week and 3 pounds from my six month goal... I hope I make it, it’s crazy I’ve never cared about my weight before and now I care and I want to hit goals. I’ll take some pictures next week! PS all of you look super good, I hope you all feel better too.

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